An industry standard, Final Cut Pro 5 delivers powerful and precise editing tools that work with virtually any format, from DV and native HDV to fully uncompressed HD. With multicam editing tools, advanced color correction and intuitive audio mixing, Final Cut Pro gives you more creative options and technical control than ever before. Whether you are editing a home video, or the next film that will take the independent world by storm, Final Cut Pro is the program to use. This tutorial will walk you through capturing your own video and setting up your projects, all the way through learning about high definition formats, color correction, effects and final output. All laid out in an easy to follow format. This course will get you up and editing in no time! To being learning today, simply click on one of the lt;bgt;Apple Final Cut Pro 5lt;/bgt; lessons.
IntroductionDigital ProductionNew in Version 5System ConfigurationEquipment SetupLaunching Program && Saving a ProjectOverview of the InterfaceExecuting CommandsVideo CaptureLog && Capture WindowLoggingClip SettingsCapture SettingsCapture NowCapture ClipBatch CaptureImportingImporting Files
Clips && Source Files
Importing Audio from CD
Importing with iTunes
Master Clips
BrowserBrowser Views
Organizing Clips
Sorting && Organizing Columns
Finding Clips
ViewerPlaying && Marking Clips
Video && Audio Tabs
Transport Controls
Overlay && View Pop-ups
Viewing && Marking Shortcuts
Timecode Fields
Basic EditingDrag && Drop Editing
The Timeline && Canvas Window
Snapping Controls
Overwrite && Insert Editing
Advanced Dragging
Timeline EditingZooming && Timeline Navigation
Selecting && Moving Clips
Deleting in the Timeline
Selection Tool Trimming
Rippling Edits
Rolling Edits
Slipping Clips
Sliding Clips
Sequence Clips in the Viewer
Editing with the Keyboard
Advanced EditingSource && Destination Controls
Sequence Timecode
3 Point Editing
Replace Edit
Superimpose Edit
Fit to Fill Edit
Trim Edit Window
LinkingLinked Selection
Linking && Unlinking Clips
Sync Indicators
Merging Clips
Subclips and MarkersAdding Markers
Markers in the Timeline
Creating Sublips
Using Markers To Create Subclips
AudioThe Audio Tab
Adjusting Levels && Pan
Adjusting Audio Over Time
Stereo && Mono Tracks
Audio Mixing
Audio Mixer Tool
MIDI Control Surfaces
Preferences and System SettingsClip && Sequence Settings
Preferences && System Settings
Audio/Video Settings
Interface Layouts
Keyboard && Button Layouts
High DefinitionHigh Definition Formats
Frame Sizes
Frame Rates
Scanning Methods
Interpreting the Numbers
HD Workflow
Using HDV
TransitionsApplying Transitions
Adjusting Transitions
Favorite && Default Transitions
Trouble-Shooting Transitions
FiltersApplying Filters to Clips
Adjusting Filters on a Clip
Creating a Favorite Filter
Pasting && Removing Attributes
Rendering and RealTimeRealTime Capabilities
Dynamic RT
Rendering
Rendering Audio
Managing Render Files
Multicam EditingCreating a Multiclip
Viewing Multiclips
Performing a Live Cut
Color Correction3-way Color Corrector
Adjusting Luminance
Adjusting Chroma
Matching Shots
Titles and GraphicsGenerating Items
Creating Basic Titles
Using Motion Enhanced Titles
Using Title 3D
Motion EffectsThe Motion Tab
Using Keyframes
Compositing Clips
Constant Speed Changes
Variable Speed Changes
LiveTypeLiveType Interface
Adding a LiveFont
Adding Textures, Objects && Effects
Integrating Final Cut && LiveType
Soundtrack ProComposing In Soundtrack
Exporting a Mix
Mixing a Multi Track Project
Editing an Audio File Project
Final OutputFinishing
Output to Tape
Export a Full Quality QuickTime
Export for the Web
Export Using Compressor
Export for DVD
ConclusionFinal Thoughts
CreditsAbout the Author
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